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Dodgers Dominate Reds 14-1 in Seventh Straight Win
10 Sep
Summary
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 batters over seven innings.
- Three Dodgers players hit two-run homers in the rout.
- The victory marked the Dodgers' season-high seventh consecutive win.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was stellar on Wednesday night, striking out 10 batters and allowing only three hits in seven innings. His strong pitching performance supported a powerful offensive display from the Los Angeles Dodgers, who routed the Cincinnati Reds 14-1. This victory marked the Dodgers' season-high seventh consecutive win, further reducing their magic number for clinching the NL West title.
Key offensive contributions came from Mookie Betts, Max Muncy, and Kiké Hernández, each hitting a two-run home run. The Dodgers broke the game open with six runs in the fourth inning, showcasing their offensive depth even without injured stars Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. Cincinnati's Elly De La Cruz did manage to hit a home run for his career-high fifth consecutive game.
The Dodgers' sweep of the Reds extended their home winning streak against Cincinnati to 11 games. Yamamoto's 13 wins this season are a career high, and his 10 strikeouts tied his season best. The team is in strong form as they continue their quest for another division title.
